Current Vacancies

Reporting to the Director of Quality you will be responsible for the prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control/management of infection across all areas in Galway Hospice governed locations.

• Candidates must be registered on the General Register of Nurses as maintained by NMBI.
• Have relevant infection control experience, preferably in a similar role
• Have the clinical, managerial, and administrative experience to fulfil the role.
• Hold a recognised Higher Certificate or High Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Be committed to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Management experience/experience of managing change is essential.
• Demonstrated experience of working knowledge of Quality systems (e.g. HIQA, CHKS, ISO, JCI)
• Must possess well developed IT skills as well as well-developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills suited to the ethos and environment of a Hospice setting.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Niamh McKeon, Director of Quality on 091-770868 or by email at nmckeon@galwayhospice.ie.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 12.00 p.m. 31^st March 2026

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form, or with expressions of interest.

 

The Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reporting to the Director of Quality, successful candidate will have:

• Have a passion for quality improvement and the promotion of quality within the organisation.
• Have a good knowledge of quality Improvement methodology.
• Possess a good/working knowledge of quality standards such as CHKS, ISO, HIQA and quality systems.
• Interest in working towards a relevant qualification in this area.
• Possess excellent analytical, problem solving and report writing skills.
• Be self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
• Have the ability to liaise and co-ordinate with auditors.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in MS Office and quality management systems.
• Have previous experience of working as a collaborative team member who will get involved in whatever needs to be done to achieve the Foundation’s objectives.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Niamh McKeon on 091-770868 or by email at nmckeon@galwayhospice.ie.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 12.00 p.m. Tuesday 31^st March 2026

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form

The Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are inviting applications for Part Time Health Care Assistant and expressions of interest from candidates to be considered for current & future vacancies. By applying now, you’ll be added to our recruitment panel, giving you priority consideration when suitable roles become available.

The primary role of the Health Care Assistant will be to assist members of the multidisciplinary team in providing the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends

(i)            Mandatory A QQI/ FETAC LEVEL 5 in Healthcare or equivalent is essential.

(ii)           Desirable Experience in Palliative Care and /or healthcare setting.

(iii)          Two years’ experience as Health Care Assistant.

(iv)         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

(v)          A desire to help / care for people.

(vi)         A reliable, diligent and trustworthy character.

(viii)       Treat all information confidentially and sensitively.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is Tuesday 24th February 2026 @ 10.00 a.m.

Please forward your application form and cover letter to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, on jtierney@galwayhospice.ie

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are inviting expressions of interest from candidates to be considered for current & future vacancies. By applying now, you’ll be added to our recruitment panel, giving you priority consideration when suitable roles become available.

Join Our Nursing Panel. Make Every Moment Matter.

Full-Time, Permanent – Galway & Mayo

At Galway Hospice and Mayo Hospice, care is connection — listening, comforting, and being present in the moments that matter most.

If you’re a Staff Nurse who wants your skills to make every moment count — when people need it most — we’d love you on our panel for current and future full-time permanent roles in Galway and Mayo. By applying now, you’ll be placed on our recruitment panel for priority consideration as roles arise.

The Role

· Provide exceptional, person-centred care in our In-Patient Unit (IPU).

· Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team that supports you to do your best work.

· Help create a calm, compassionate environment for patients and the people important to them.

Essential Criteria

· Registered in General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

· 12–18 months post-registration experience.

· Experience in palliative/oncology care is a plus (not essential).

· Ideally a P. Dip in Palliative Care (or related area), or willingness to complete post-probation.

· Strong teamwork, communication and organisation skills—and a warm, respectful approach to care.

Why Galway Hospice?

We’re a newly designated Section 38 organisation, offering a supportive culture, development opportunities and a career with meaning and impact.

How to Apply · Download the Job Description and Application Form.

Forward your completed Application Form and cover letter to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie.

Informal Enquiries: Donna Lynott — dlynott@galwayhospice.ie

 

Closing date: Monday, 3 November 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer.